Electrolit vs BodyArmor: sodium, sugar and cost compared
Label data checked . Amounts are per 12 fl oz of finished drink unless a table says otherwise.
Electrolit Electrolyte Hydration Beverage has 11.1 times the sodium of BODYARMOR Sports Drink per 12 fl oz (250 mg vs 23 mg). Electrolit Electrolyte Hydration Beverage and BODYARMOR Sports Drink have about the same sugar per 12 fl oz (18 g vs 19 g). BODYARMOR Sports Drink costs less per liter as mixed ($2.53 vs $4.81 for Electrolit Electrolyte Hydration Beverage).
Electrolit Electrolyte Hydration Beverage vs BODYARMOR Sports Drink, side by side
Serving sizes differ. Electrolit Electrolyte Hydration Beverage's label is for a 12 fl oz (355 mL) bottle serving; BODYARMOR Sports Drink's is for a 16 fl oz (473 mL) bottle serving. The per-serving numbers on the two labels can't be compared directly, so this page converts both to 12 fl oz and 1 liter of finished drink.
| Nutrient | Electrolit Electrolyte Hydration Beverage | BODYARMOR Sports Drink |
|---|---|---|
| Format | ready-to-drink bottle | ready-to-drink bottle |
| Drink volume | 12 fl oz (355 mL) | 12 fl oz (355 mL) |
| Calories | 70 kcal | 83 kcal |
| Carbohydrate | 18 g | 19 g |
| Sugars | 18 g | 19 g |
| Added sugars | 18 g | 17 g |
| Sodium | 250 mg | 23 mg |
| Potassium | 280 mg | 510 mg |
| Magnesium | 20 mg | 56 mg |
| Calcium | 30 mg | not on label |
| Chloride | 380 mg | not on label |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | 0 mg |
| Nutrient | Electrolit Electrolyte Hydration Beverage | BODYARMOR Sports Drink |
|---|---|---|
| Format | ready-to-drink bottle | ready-to-drink bottle |
| Drink volume | 1 liter (33.8 fl oz) | 1 liter (33.8 fl oz) |
| Calories | 197 kcal | 233 kcal |
| Carbohydrate | 51 g | 53 g |
| Sugars | 51 g | 53 g |
| Added sugars | 51 g | 49 g |
| Sodium | 704 mg | 63 mg |
| Potassium | 789 mg | 1,438 mg |
| Magnesium | 56 mg | 159 mg |
| Calcium | 85 mg | not on label |
| Chloride | 1,070 mg | not on label |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | 0 mg |
| Nutrient | Electrolit Electrolyte Hydration Beverage | BODYARMOR Sports Drink |
|---|---|---|
| Format | ready-to-drink bottle | ready-to-drink bottle |
| Drink volume | 12 fl oz (355 mL) | 16 fl oz (473 mL) |
| Calories | 70 kcal | 110 kcal |
| Carbohydrate | 18 g | 25 g |
| Sugars | 18 g | 25 g |
| Added sugars | 18 g | 23 g |
| Sodium | 250 mg | 30 mg |
| Potassium | 280 mg | 680 mg |
| Magnesium | 20 mg | 75 mg |
| Calcium | 30 mg | not on label |
| Chloride | 380 mg | not on label |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | 0 mg |
Shaded cells mark more electrolytes, or less sugar and fewer calories. Carbohydrate and caffeine are not marked, since more or less depends on your use.
Electrolit Electrolyte Hydration Beverage label checked . Source (opens in a new tab)
BODYARMOR Sports Drink label checked . Source (opens in a new tab)
Sodium per liter
Sweat carries about 230 to 1,610 mg of sodium per liter[1]. Both gauges use the same scale, so the markers line up.
Cost per serving and per 1,000 mg sodium
| Measure | Electrolit Electrolyte Hydration Beverage | BODYARMOR Sports Drink |
|---|---|---|
| Price checked | $2.99 for 1 x 21 fl oz (625 ml) bottle | $7.19 for 6 x 16 fl oz bottles |
| Cost per serving | $1.71 | $1.20 |
| Cost per liter | $4.81 | $2.53 |
| Cost per 1,000 mg sodium | $6.83 | $39.94 |
Electrolit Electrolyte Hydration Beverage price checked at Target . Source (opens in a new tab)
BODYARMOR Sports Drink price checked at Target . Source (opens in a new tab)
Sugar, sweeteners and caffeine
- Sugar from dextrose and molasses. Sweetened with stevia.
- Electrolit Electrolyte Hydration Beverage has no caffeine.
- 5.1% carbohydrate as mixed, which we estimate as hypotonic.
Ingredients
Water, Dextrose monohydrate, Sodium lactate, Citric acid, Natural fruit punch flavor, Potassium chloride, Molasses, Magnesium chloride, Calcium chloride, Steviol glycosides, Salt, Sucrose acetate isobutyrate, glycerol ester of wood rosin, FD&C red No. 40
- Sugar from cane sugar and coconut water concentrate. Sweetened with stevia.
- BODYARMOR Sports Drink has no caffeine.
- 5.3% carbohydrate as mixed, which we estimate as hypotonic.
Ingredients
Filtered Water, Cane Sugar, Coconut Water Concentrate, Citric Acid, Electrolyte Blend (Dipotassium Phosphate, Magnesium Oxide, Zinc Oxide), Fruit and Vegetable Juice (Color), Vitamins (Ascorbic Acid [Vitamin C], Calcium D-Pantothenate [Vitamin B5], Niacinamide [Vitamin B3], alpha-Tocopheryl Acetate [Vitamin E], Pyridoxine Hydrochloride [Vitamin B6], Vitamin A Palmitate [Vitamin A], Folic Acid [Vitamin B9], Cyanocobalamin [Vitamin B12]), Gum Arabic, Natural Strawberry Banana Flavor with other Natural Flavors, Ester Gum, Steviol Glycosides (Stevia Sweetener), beta-Apo-8'-carotenal (Color).
Which to pick
Each reason below is a measured difference in the label data.
Pick Electrolit if
- you want more sodium: 250 mg vs 23 mg per 12 fl oz
- you want the cheapest sodium: $6.83 vs $39.94 per 1,000 mg
Pick BodyArmor if
- you want a lighter salt dose: 23 mg vs 250 mg per 12 fl oz
- you want more potassium: 510 mg vs 280 mg per 12 fl oz
- you want more magnesium: 56 mg vs 20 mg per 12 fl oz
- you want the lower cost per liter: $2.53 vs $4.81
Where to buy
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Other Electrolit vs BodyArmor matchups
Electrolit Electrolyte Hydration Beverage vs BODYARMOR Flash I.V. Electrolyte Drink (Ready to Drink)
BODYARMOR Flash I.V. Electrolyte Drink (Ready to Drink) has 27% more sodium than Electrolit Electrolyte Hydration Beverage per 12 fl oz (318 mg vs 250 mg). Electrolit Electrolyte Hydration Beverage has twice the sugar of BODYARMOR Flash I.V. Electrolyte Drink (Ready to Drink) per 12 fl oz (18 g vs 9 g).
Electrolit Electrolyte Hydration Beverage's label is for a 12 fl oz (355 mL) bottle serving; BODYARMOR Flash I.V. Electrolyte Drink (Ready to Drink)'s is for a 20 fl oz (591 mL) bottle serving. The table converts both to 12 fl oz.
| Per 12 fl oz | Electrolit Electrolyte Hydration Beverage | BODYARMOR Flash I.V. Electrolyte Drink (Ready to Drink) |
|---|---|---|
| Sodium | 250 mg | 318 mg |
| Potassium | 280 mg | 432 mg |
| Magnesium | 20 mg | 39 mg |
| Carbohydrate | 18 g | 9.6 g |
| Sugars | 18 g | 9 g |
| Calories | 70 kcal | 48 kcal |
| Cost per liter | $4.81 | price not checked |
Electrolit Electrolyte Hydration Beverage label checked . Source (opens in a new tab)
BODYARMOR Flash I.V. Electrolyte Drink (Ready to Drink) label checked . Source (opens in a new tab)
Electrolit Electrolyte Hydration Beverage price checked at Target . Source (opens in a new tab)
Electrolit Zero Electrolyte Beverage vs BODYARMOR Flash I.V. Zero Sugar Electrolyte Drink (Ready to Drink)
BODYARMOR Flash I.V. Zero Sugar Electrolyte Drink (Ready to Drink) has 30% more sodium than Electrolit Zero Electrolyte Beverage per 12 fl oz (318 mg vs 244 mg). Neither has any sugar.
Electrolit Zero Electrolyte Beverage's label is for a 21.1 fl oz (625 mL) bottle serving; BODYARMOR Flash I.V. Zero Sugar Electrolyte Drink (Ready to Drink)'s is for a 20 fl oz (591 mL) bottle serving. The table converts both to 12 fl oz.
| Per 12 fl oz | Electrolit Zero Electrolyte Beverage | BODYARMOR Flash I.V. Zero Sugar Electrolyte Drink (Ready to Drink) |
|---|---|---|
| Sodium | 244 mg | 318 mg |
| Potassium | 278 mg | 432 mg |
| Magnesium | 17 mg | 39 mg |
| Carbohydrate | 0 g | 1.8 g |
| Sugars | 0 g | 0 g |
| Calories | 0 kcal | 12 kcal |
Electrolit Zero Electrolyte Beverage label checked . Source (opens in a new tab)
BODYARMOR Flash I.V. Zero Sugar Electrolyte Drink (Ready to Drink) label checked . Source (opens in a new tab)
Electrolit Electrolyte Powder Packets vs BODYARMOR Flash I.V. Electrolyte Drink Mix
BODYARMOR Flash I.V. Electrolyte Drink Mix has 55% more sodium than Electrolit Electrolyte Powder Packets per 12 fl oz (383 mg vs 248 mg). Electrolit Electrolyte Powder Packets has 7.5 g sugar per 12 fl oz; BODYARMOR Flash I.V. Electrolyte Drink Mix has none.
| Per 12 fl oz | Electrolit Electrolyte Powder Packets | BODYARMOR Flash I.V. Electrolyte Drink Mix |
|---|---|---|
| Sodium | 248 mg | 383 mg |
| Potassium | 278 mg | 525 mg |
| Magnesium | 15 mg | 49 mg |
| Carbohydrate | 7.5 g | 0.8 g |
| Sugars | 7.5 g | 0 g |
| Calories | 30 kcal | 11 kcal |
| Cost per liter | $3.13 | $2.28 |
Electrolit Electrolyte Powder Packets label checked . Source (opens in a new tab)
BODYARMOR Flash I.V. Electrolyte Drink Mix label checked . Source (opens in a new tab)
Electrolit Electrolyte Powder Packets price checked at Electrolit . Source (opens in a new tab)
BODYARMOR Flash I.V. Electrolyte Drink Mix price checked at Walmart . Source (opens in a new tab)
What the data can't tell you
- How they taste. We compare labels, not flavor.
- What they cost near you today. We checked Electrolit Electrolyte Hydration Beverage at Target on Sep 24, 2026 and BODYARMOR Sports Drink at Target on Sep 24, 2026.
- How much sodium you lose. That depends on your sweat; the sweat rate calculator gives an estimate.
- Every flavor. BODYARMOR Sports Drink lists different values for some flavors; this page uses the main label.
- Older records. The USDA food database has older figures for BODYARMOR Sports Drink that differ by more than 10%. We use the current label.
FAQ
Which has more electrolytes, Electrolit or BodyArmor?
Per 12 fl oz, Electrolit Electrolyte Hydration Beverage has 250 mg sodium, 280 mg potassium and 20 mg magnesium. BODYARMOR Sports Drink has 23 mg sodium, 510 mg potassium and 56 mg magnesium. Per liter that is 704 mg vs 63 mg sodium.
Does Electrolit or BodyArmor have more sugar?
Electrolit Electrolyte Hydration Beverage: 18 g sugar and 70 kcal per 12 fl oz, sweetened with stevia. BODYARMOR Sports Drink: 19 g sugar and 83 kcal per 12 fl oz, sweetened with stevia.
Why do Electrolit and BodyArmor list different serving sizes?
Electrolit Electrolyte Hydration Beverage's label is for a 12 fl oz (355 mL) bottle serving and BODYARMOR Sports Drink's is for a 16 fl oz (473 mL) bottle serving. Comparing the labels as printed gives 250 mg vs 30 mg sodium, but on the same 12 fl oz it is 250 mg vs 23 mg.
Which is cheaper, Electrolit or BodyArmor?
Electrolit Electrolyte Hydration Beverage worked out at $1.71 a serving, $4.81 a liter and $6.83 per 1,000 mg sodium (1 x 21 fl oz (625 ml) bottle at Target, checked Sep 24, 2026). BODYARMOR Sports Drink worked out at $1.20 a serving, $2.53 a liter and $39.94 per 1,000 mg sodium (6 x 16 fl oz bottles at Target, checked Sep 24, 2026). Prices change often, so treat these as a snapshot.
How does Electrolit Electrolyte Hydration Beverage compare with BODYARMOR Flash I.V. Electrolyte Drink (Ready to Drink)?
BODYARMOR Flash I.V. Electrolyte Drink (Ready to Drink) has 27% more sodium than Electrolit Electrolyte Hydration Beverage per 12 fl oz (318 mg vs 250 mg). Electrolit Electrolyte Hydration Beverage has twice the sugar of BODYARMOR Flash I.V. Electrolyte Drink (Ready to Drink) per 12 fl oz (18 g vs 9 g).